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(i) determine the needs of the entity;
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(ii) set long-term and short-term goals;
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(iii) devise programs and activities to meet the goals of the entity,
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including, if appropriate, telehealth,
(iv) evaluate the progress of the programs and activities in meeting
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the goals of the entity; and
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(v) carry out management, coordination, and monitoring of activities
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necessary for effective planning implementation.
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(5) pay reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the
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planning and execution of telecommunications development activities, including
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the provision of information and resources about the planning and execution of the
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activities to residents of areas in which telecommunications development activities
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are to be concentrated;
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(6)
increase
the
capacity
of an
eligible
entity
to
carry
out
telecommunications regulations and related regulatory matters;
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(7) provide assistance to institutions of higher education (including
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indigenous colleges and universities) that have a demonstrated capacity to carry
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out eligible activities;
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(8) enable an eligible entity to facilitate telecommunications development
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by - (a) providing technical assistance, advice, and business support services
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(including services for developing business plans, securing funding, and
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conducting marketing); and (b) providing general support (including peer support
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programs and mentoring programs) to ICCIIP in developing telecommunications
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projects.
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